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The Dutch Barn

Huntley, near Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Situated in the stunning Gloucestershire countryside, surrounded by nature and wildlife
  • Converted, super-stylish Dutch barn set on a beautiful working farm
  • Perfect, open-plan celebration property with 6-person hot tub, sauna, BBQ and large covered outdoor area
Overview
Property code: OC-75701

Get back to nature at this former Victorian homestead surrounded by beautiful Gloucestershire countryside. Gather your loved ones together – including those with four legs – for a special holiday in a memorable location. The Forest of Dean has a wealth of attractions for all the family, whether you want to swing through the trees, ride a steam train through the forest or put your best paw forward on a woodland walk.

Converted in 2019, this former barn is the height of luxury, with a spacious open-plan living area giving you all plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable. Cosy up with a bucket of popcorn for movie nights brought to life by the Smart TV. The kitchen is equipped with mod cons including a double electric Range oven, dishwasher and wine fridge for getting your drinks the perfect temperature before a celebratory dinner. Upstairs are five elegant bedrooms, including the amazing master bedroom. Take in sweeping views of the countryside while enjoying a bubble bath on the private balcony. The outside of the property is just as glamorous as the inside, with a hot tub, sauna and fire pit giving you everything you need to relax in style.

For families with children, there are lots of fantastic activities within 15 miles of the property, including Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Go Ape course. A nostalgic trip on the Dean Forest Railway (14 miles) is fun for all ages, and the dogs are welcome aboard too as long as they keep off the seats. The city of Gloucester (10 miles), with its famous Norman cathedral, offers a great day out, and the Malvern Hills (20 miles) has some challenging walks if your pets enjoy getting out and about.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 Super kings, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom, 2 en-suite bathrooms, and 1 separate WC 
  • Electric Range style oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Hot tub seating 6
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Enclosed lawn garden
  • The exterior of the property is stunning, with two, large, covered terrace areas and a great gravelled area adorned with olive trees overlooking beautiful farmland which also benefits from a fenced grass garden area in addition to the concrete undercover area
  • Properties to book along side this one for family gatherings:The Grain Dryer 75416
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Gem Cole

This property is personally managed by Gem.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Marion 6th June 2026

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We had a fabulous family holiday with 9 adults and 2 dogs. Great space both inside and out. Outside sheltered areas were fantastic for both the sun and rain. Hot tub was fab as was the sauna.

Reviewed by Paul 23rd December 2025

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Finding circa 100 dead flies behind the curtains is unacceptable, along with a leaking kitchen sink, a rear door that would not lock without a significant amount of manual lifting, a freezer that hasnt been cleaned in who knows how long, dirty windows and heating that was hit and miss as to when it came on and the main bedroom that was like an ice Read morebox. Really unacceptable for the amount paid. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 23rd November 2025

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Lovely building. Very comfortable and in a lovely location. The garden centre is a short walk away and does OUTSTANDING coffee. We loved the facilities on offer and will look to book in warmer climate to make the best use of the outside space.

Reviewed by Lynne 14th November 2025

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We had a great time, but it was very expensive for what it was really. The super early check out on Sunday meant that it felt really rushed. Also, for that kind of money, I would have expected better quality towels and bedding at the very least.

Reviewed by Karen 3rd October 2025

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It is a beautiful place in a great location. It does need a little TLC in a few areas and some added extras would have been helpful (a hairdryer!), but be aware when booking this property that they take 500 from you at the time you make the final payment. This is a refundable deposit which many properties do, but in this instance, the money is takeRead moren TWO MONTHS before even arriving, and not returned until a good week after the holiday. That is a LONG time to be sitting on people's money!! Hide

Reviewed by Julia 26th September 2025

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We had a girls weekend & had a fab time, the hot tub & table football were well used. The bedrooms are comfy & the kitchen is very well equipped. Would recommend walking to a pub called the Glasshouse Inn; lovely walk there & great food in an old characterful pub. Our only issue during our stay was our neighbours children who woke us up way too earRead morely in the morning playing ball games, screaming & shouting, Not the fault of the owner but a big downside to a group of properties. Hide

Reviewed by John 1st August 2025

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Reviewed by Tracy 23rd May 2025

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Beautiful barn in a quiet country area with sheep outside the back door, lots of space for 10 people, kitchen could have had a few more serving dishes if you plan on eating in every night. Lots of walks close by; dogs loved it

Reviewed by Anthony 14th March 2025

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Fab location. Well equipped Kichen, Hot Tub and Steam rolls were added bonus. Lovely views across the fields..Highly Recommend The Red Lion Pub for Sunday Lunch, less then 10 min walk from The Rusty Barn

Reviewed by Helen 21st February 2025

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Reviewed by Caroline 24th January 2025

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Barn is in good location but feel the barn is bit tired as items like taps not fitted properly and move. Cooker frustrating to work as no markings on it. Needs a good update.

Reviewed by Sophie 17th January 2025

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We had a great girls weekend away at The Rusty Barn. The house is beautiful and really well equipped. The hot tub and sauna were an added bonus. Beds were comfy and as a group of 9 we had lots of space. Would also highly recommend the private chef company that were recommended to us by the owners of the barn.

Reviewed by James 27th December 2024

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The cottage was fantastic. Really well stocked if you like cooking yourself, the undercover area was fantastic to allow us to BBQ on NYE and sit with the fire pit as it got cold. Communication from Jo and her family was fantastic. Location wise there is a little Morrisons daily at the petrol station and the red lion inn was fantastic with really heRead morelpful and friendly staff. Would definitely come here again. Hide

Reviewed by Annabel 13th December 2024

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What a fabulous place for a family get- together. We had a pre Christmas celebration with 9 adults, two young children and three dogs. Very safe with a lockable gate to stop the dogs and toddler escaping. We made good use of the hot tub and sauna and cooked in each night. Good space for us all in such a beautiful area too.

Reviewed by Sara 22nd November 2024

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A fabulous place, well equipped & spacious. We hope to return in the milder weather to take full advantage of the outdoor space available with this property (storm Bert got in the way!).

Reviewed by Debbie 8th November 2024

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Beautiful property in a stunning location, with a lovely garden centre in walking distance, great for coffee, brunch and lunch.

Reviewed by Anne 20th September 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay . All the family , aged 11 to 80 , found plenty to do . A good location .

Reviewed by Ian 26th July 2024

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The Rusty Barn gave us a wonderful renunion family holiday. Adults and children loved it (3,5 and 11 year olds). The football table and Hot tub were a great hit. The table tennis table was usable but the equipment needs updating. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped for 9 - 10. There is ample space both in the living accommodation and within Read morethe plot for everyone including the dog (secure fencing and grass area). Noisy neighbours (not respecting signs) dealt with by the owners. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 13th July 2024

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The location of his property is fantastic! We had 4 children under 6 in our party and there were endless things to do within 30 mins of the property! The beds and sofa were comfy, the dining table was perfect for our party of 10, and the outside space was lovely. We had such a great time relaxing. The property is on a farm with 4-5 other holiday stRead moreays, and though lovely is not as isolated as it would appear in the photos. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.